Peptides are recognized as being highly selective, potent and relatively safe as potential
therapeutics. Peptides isolated from the venom of different animals satisfy most of these …

Throughout evolution, numerous proteins have been convergently recruited into the venoms
of various animals, including centipedes, cephalopods, cone snails, fish, insects (several …

Venom (toxins) is an important trait evolved along the evolutionary tree of animals. Our
knowledges on venoms, such as their origins and loss, the biological relevance and the …

The 15 members of the kallikrein-related serine peptidase (KLK) family have diverse tissue-
specific expression profiles and putative proteolytic functions. The kallikrein family is also …

Venoms contain highly complex mixtures that typically include hundreds of different
components and have evolved independently in a diverse range of animals including …

Oral venom systems evolved multiple times in numerous vertebrates, enabling the
exploitation of unique predatory niches. Yet how and when they evolved remains poorly …

2010 Outstanding Academic Title, Choice Magazine The Biology of Small Mammals is the
first exploration of the lives of small mammals undertaken in decades. Mammalogist Joseph …

Trypsin and chymotrypsin-like serine proteases from family S1 (clan PA) constitute the
largest protease group in humans and more generally in vertebrates. The prototypes …

Only seven types of mammals are known to be venomous, including slow lorises
(Nycticebus spp.). Despite the evolutionary significance of this unique adaptation amongst …

Sea anemones are predatory marine invertebrates and have diverse venom arsenals.
Venom is integral to their biology, and is used in competition, defense, and feeding. Three …